3m Innovative Properties Company

Kindeva Drug Delivery, L.p.

Kindeva Holdco L.p.

Jerome E Gysbers

Ryan Patrick Simmers

Erik J Johnson

Craig S Moeckly

Adam S Cantor

Michael J Frits

David H Brandwein

David J Colburn

Patrick J Young

Daniel H Berg

An article () comprising at least one microneedle () is provided. The article comprises a first side () and a second side () opposite the first side. The first side comprises a central cavity portion () and a platform portion (), with at least one microneedle extending therefrom, wherein the platform portion is not coplanar with the central cavity portion. The platform portion substantially surrounds the central cavity portion. The at least one microneedle comprises a body comprising an outer surface (); a base segment () having a base () and a first shape; a tip segment () having a tip and a second shape, wherein the second shape is distinct from the first shape; a transition plane () that delineates the base segment and the tip segment; and a central axis (). Methods of using the article are also provided.

Microneedle array and method of use

The present disclosure provides a low-profile system and methods for delivering a microneedle array. The delivery system includes a housing that may be secured to and temporarily worn on a patient's skin. A carrier assembly coupled to a microneedle array is received in the housing proximate an applicator device. The carrier assembly is at least releasably secured to the housing and it is typically not attached or otherwise fixed to any portion of the applicator device.

Integrated microneedle array delivery system

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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Jerome E Gysbers